Paid In Full: An In-depth Look at the Defining Moments of Christ's Passion Read Online Free Page B
Author: Rick Renner
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the angel “strengthened” him, he uses the Greek word enischuo . This is a compound of the words en and ischuos . The word en means in , and the word ischuos is the word for might or strength. Normally in New Testament times, the word ischuos was used to denote men with great muscular abilities, similar to the bodybuilders in today’s world. But when these two words en and ischuos are compounded together, the new word means to impart strength; to empower someone; to fill a person with heartiness ; or to give someone a renewed vitality . A person may have been feeling exhausted and depleted, but he suddenly gets a blast of energy so robust that he is instantly recharged ! Now he is ready to get up, get with it, and get going again!
This means that when Jesus’ disciples and friends couldn’t be depended on in His hour of need, God provided an angel that empowered, recharged, and imparted strength to Jesus, renewing His vitality with the strength needed to victoriously face the most difficult hour in His life. After being super-charged, Jesus was ready to face the Cross. He awakened His disciples and said, “Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand” (Mark 14:42).
God is absolutely committed to seeing you through the situation you’re facing. And, if necessary, He will provide supernatural assistance to recharge you and keep you moving full steam ahead.
Maybe you’ve experienced a time in your life when you felt trapped and alone. Perhaps you thought your friends would help you, but then they let you down at a time when you really needed them.
If that scenario sounds all too familiar to you, don’t let desperation take over! Your friends may have fallen asleep on the job, but God hasn’t! He is absolutely committed to seeing you through the situation you’re facing. And, if necessary, He will provide supernatural assistance to recharge you and keep you moving full steam ahead. You may be tempted to feel isolated and alone, but if the eyes of your spirit were opened for just a moment, you’d see that you’re not alone at all! God is surrounding you with the Holy Spirit’s power, with angels, and with anything else you need to keep going forward.
Regardless of the particular battle or situation you are facing in life, God will always come to your assistance. The same divine help He provided for Jesus in the Garden, He will provide for you. When no one else is faithful, you can rest assured that God is always faithful. He will see to it that you receive the strength and power you need to triumph in every circumstance.
Supernatural assistance is a part of your inheritance as a child of God. All you have to do to receive that assistance is claim it by faith and then walk in obedience to what God tells you to do.
At times, circumstances arise in life when we feel utterly helpless. Remember a time in your life when you had neither the resources nor the ability to produce change in a certain situation, but God intervened to strengthen and energize you. God is the same today as He was yesterday. Remind yourself of His faithfulness, especially when you are tired and tempted to fear that you won’t make it through a present challenge.
Think of a time when you felt trapped and alone. Perhaps your friends either could not or would not help you. Recount the ways God stepped in and proved to you that He neither slumbers nor sleeps. He has never abandoned you. If you appear to be alone in the midst of difficulty, always remember: From the moment you call upon Him, God answers.
If Jesus needed supernatural help, then you will need it! Think of a present situation in your life where you need divine intervention. Don’t be ashamed to ask God for help. Simply turn to Him with your whole heart and declare, “I am Yours — save me!” Then allow God’s power to strengthen you in the midst of that situation you are facing right now.
Chapter 5:
How Many Soldiers
Does It Take To Arrest
One
This means that when Jesus’ disciples and friends couldn’t be depended on in His hour of need, God provided an angel that empowered, recharged, and imparted strength to Jesus, renewing His vitality with the strength needed to victoriously face the most difficult hour in His life. After being super-charged, Jesus was ready to face the Cross. He awakened His disciples and said, “Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand” (Mark 14:42).
God is absolutely committed to seeing you through the situation you’re facing. And, if necessary, He will provide supernatural assistance to recharge you and keep you moving full steam ahead.
Maybe you’ve experienced a time in your life when you felt trapped and alone. Perhaps you thought your friends would help you, but then they let you down at a time when you really needed them.
If that scenario sounds all too familiar to you, don’t let desperation take over! Your friends may have fallen asleep on the job, but God hasn’t! He is absolutely committed to seeing you through the situation you’re facing. And, if necessary, He will provide supernatural assistance to recharge you and keep you moving full steam ahead. You may be tempted to feel isolated and alone, but if the eyes of your spirit were opened for just a moment, you’d see that you’re not alone at all! God is surrounding you with the Holy Spirit’s power, with angels, and with anything else you need to keep going forward.
Regardless of the particular battle or situation you are facing in life, God will always come to your assistance. The same divine help He provided for Jesus in the Garden, He will provide for you. When no one else is faithful, you can rest assured that God is always faithful. He will see to it that you receive the strength and power you need to triumph in every circumstance.
Supernatural assistance is a part of your inheritance as a child of God. All you have to do to receive that assistance is claim it by faith and then walk in obedience to what God tells you to do.
At times, circumstances arise in life when we feel utterly helpless. Remember a time in your life when you had neither the resources nor the ability to produce change in a certain situation, but God intervened to strengthen and energize you. God is the same today as He was yesterday. Remind yourself of His faithfulness, especially when you are tired and tempted to fear that you won’t make it through a present challenge.
Think of a time when you felt trapped and alone. Perhaps your friends either could not or would not help you. Recount the ways God stepped in and proved to you that He neither slumbers nor sleeps. He has never abandoned you. If you appear to be alone in the midst of difficulty, always remember: From the moment you call upon Him, God answers.
If Jesus needed supernatural help, then you will need it! Think of a present situation in your life where you need divine intervention. Don’t be ashamed to ask God for help. Simply turn to Him with your whole heart and declare, “I am Yours — save me!” Then allow God’s power to strengthen you in the midst of that situation you are facing right now.
Chapter 5:
How Many Soldiers
Does It Take To Arrest
One
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